Nick Frentz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 18th district 19th district (Jan 2017 - Jan 2023) | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Sheran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1963 Japan |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse |
Jill (m. 1989) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | North Mankato, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Macalester College William Mitchell College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Nick A. Frentz (born June 29, 1963) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 18 in south-central Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Frentz was born on June 29, 1963,[1] and grew up in Davis, California, where he graduated from high school. He is the son of a Mankato native.[2]
Frentz attended Macalester College, graduating in 1984, and William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1987.[3]
Frentz is a partner of Maschka, Riedy, Ries, and Frentz. Previously, he was a partner of Frentz and Frentz Law Offices, founded by his uncle and father, in Mankato. He is also a minority owner of Tandem Bagels, a local bakery and coffeehouse.[2]
Minnesota Senate
Frentz was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016. He served as assistant minority leader in 2021-22. In 2023, he became assistant majority leader and chair of the Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee.[4]
Personal life
Frentz and his wife, Jill, married in 1989.[1] They have four children and reside in North Mankato.[3] He is Lutheran.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Frentz, Nick". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Fischenich, Mark (December 31, 2015). "Frentz announces Democratic run for Senate". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Melius, Dana (December 31, 2015). "North Mankato lawyer files for District 19 state senate seat". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
External links
- Nick Frentz at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official Senate website
- Official campaign website
This page was last edited on 22 May 2024, at 06:16